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🌿 Pseudoxyops perpulchra – The Green Leaf Mantis

The Pseudoxyops perpulchra is a fascinating mantis that stands out for its camouflage among green leaves. Its slender, streamlined body, along with its bright coloration, makes it a unique and elegant specimen, perfect for those looking for a delicate and striking mantis in their terrarium.

🏠 Recommended terrarium

A terrarium measuring at least 20 x 20 x 25 cm is sufficient, with good ventilation and fine branches for climbing. Adding natural vegetation such as pothos or ferns creates a safe environment where the bird can camouflage itself and display its natural behavior.

🌡️ Optimal conditions

  • Temperature: 24–28 °C during the day, 20–24 °C at night

  • Humidity: 60–70 %
    A light daily mist on the substrate and walls maintains adequate humidity. Avoid direct watering of the mantis, which absorbs moisture from the environment.

🐛 Varied diet

It feeds on small and medium-sized insects, such as young crickets, flies, and Drosophila. Its hunting is swift and elegant, providing a natural spectacle in the terrarium.

  • Nymphs: every 1–2 days

  • Adults: every 3–4 days
    It is always advisable to offer prey proportionate to its size.

🔁 Changes

During the shedding process, increase the humidity slightly and provide firm branches for the plant to hang on. Do not handle it for 24–48 hours before or after shedding.

✨ Advantages of this species

  • Its camouflage among green leaves makes it an original and attractive specimen.

  • Manageable size and easy care, ideal for medium-sized terrariums.

  • Active and curious behavior, entertaining to observe without causing stress.

👉 The Pseudoxyops perpulchra is perfect if you are looking for a delicate, elegant and easy-to-keep mantis. to maintain, which provides a natural and striking touch to your collection.

Green Leaf Mantis (Pseudoxyops perpulchra)

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